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SP03 USS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 USS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b/ferrels

tyres low front /rear bald on some edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b/ferrels

tyres low front /rear bald on some edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 91,985 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,109 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshild loose

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshild loose

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tailbox casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tailbox casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,315 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 29,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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SP03 USS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP03 USS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP03 USS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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